Potter fans are sure to be up in arms over the send-up of their beloved hero with one scene featuring the Potter character killing someone with a bolt of lightning from his penis.

Comics expert Laura Sneddon told The Independent that celebrated artist Moore was making a comment on the declining state of the publishing industry rather than trying to get a rise out of Potter fans.

She said: As the publishing industry takes fewer risks, originality is visibly dwindling, while major franchises and celebrity biographies are relentlessly pushed upon us.

‘Moore is always keen to point out that the League books are satire and that he has respect for all characters that he uses and hints at, expressing hope that people will look beyond the Harry Potter connection to appreciate thewhole.’